Fact: A claim, supported by appropriate proof, must be made to the Deposit Insurance Corporation before payment of deposit insurance can be made. As such, all information including certificates, deposit books bank statements etc. would be required to facilitate a smooth payout process. See Tips for Depositors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When can an eligible depositor expect to receive his or her money?
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- Are foreign deposits insured?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Establishing more than one joint account in the same institution with the same names increases insurance coverage. - Fact: All joint accounts with the same names, notwithstanding alterations to the sequence of names, are added together and insured up to a maximum of TT$200,000.




